It has been a positive experience.
Beyond all the negative press about the appearance of Glass in public places, I have not had any negative response.
People are noticing. Everyone is looking.
As with all abnormalities, everyone acts a little differently when they notice Glass. Many are afraid to stare or ask questions. Some just stop in their tracks and ask if it is Glass or what is it that I am wearing. Others, quickly look away when I look at them, or try to appear that they do not notice.
What I do see are a lot of smiles.
I smile back.
When I am meetings with co-workers it is fun to briefly demonstrate Glass. Amazing how quickly those that know me are able to forget and accept that I am wearing Glass. They remember it is 'just Larry' they are dealing with.
This does not mean that people have reservations about me wearing Glass. The other day a colleague stopped me in the hallway to say, "Larry, I know that there are a lot of positive uses for Glass, but it still kind of 'creeps me out' a little."
As my colleague and I stood there and giggled about what was just shared, the president of the college walked by escorting a group of dignitaries. One of the people being escorted stopped in their tracks and asked what I was wearing. After a brief couple minutes of introductions and Glass demonstration all in the escorted group were smiling and enthused as to what they just experienced about Glass. My colleague just turned to me, smiled, and reminded me of the meeting we needed to be at in the next half hour as we parted company. Business as usual.
What I am learning about as I wear Glass, is that you have to provide a positive experience to others.
Polite, professional, and unafraid to positively engage others is the best way to wear Glass.
I wear Glass.
